Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quercifolia
ID:
459460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Andrews) J.Gay

Source:
ksu

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 59 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458792



Common Names

  • Thomasia quercifolia
  • Quercifolia Thomasia
  • Thomasia Oak-Leaf


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Synonyms

  • Lasiopetalum quercifolium Andrews [unknown]
  • Thomasia hypoleuca Steud. [unknown]

Description

Thomasia pygmaea (also called pygmy thomasia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Thomasiaceae. It is a shrub that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Australia, and grows in dry and sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thomasia quercifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Thomasia quercifolia has small, purple, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thomasia quercifolia is best propagated by seed. Sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix in spring or summer. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. It is best to prune the plant after flowering to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Thomasia quercifolia

Thomasia quercifolia is found in Western Australia.

Thomasia quercifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thomasia quercifolia?

Thomasia quercifolia

What is the common name of Thomasia quercifolia?

Oak-leaved Thomasia

What is the natural habitat of Thomasia quercifolia?

Tropical rainforests of Australia

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

Henry Cranke Andrews (1770-1830): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Andrews' in the authors string.
Jaques Étienne Gay (1786-1864): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Gay' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825663-1: Based on the initial data import